Erykah

Erykah is a stunning modern baby name for girls. Once associated with the Neo-Soul movement, this name is now common among individuals of all background. Erykah is the name of a character in Chasing Destiny by prominent writer Eric Jerome Dickey, and Erykah was also a character in Crawling Toward the Light by Clay Walker. Keep reading to learn more about this baby name.

Meaning of the name Erykah:

Old Norse, North Germanic: Eternal ruler

Origin of the name Erykah:

Erykah is a modern variation of Erika. This name is the feminine version of Erik. The name Erik derives from the Germanic words ei (meaning “always,” “alone,” or “eternal”) and ríkr (meaning “rule,” “sovereign,” or “ruler”).

Symbolism of the name Erykah:

Erykah is an alternative spelling of Erika and means “eternal ruler.” Within Norse mythology, the symbol for eternal sovereignty was the Gungnir (spear of Odin).

Style of the name Erykah:

New Age, Modern

Gender of the name Erykah:

Erykah is a girl's name.

Pronunciation of the name Erykah:

AIR-ik-ah

Number of syllables in the name Erykah:

Three

Emotion evoked from the name Erykah:

The name Erykah evokes feelings of everlasting life and endurance.

Alternative spellings for the name Erykah:

• Erika
• Erica 
• Ericka 
• Eryka

Nicknames for the name Erykah:

• Erie
• Ryk

Popularity of the name Erykah:

According to the Social Security Administration index, Erykah was the 9,459th most popular baby name for girls in 2020.

Related names for the name Erykah:

• Elyse
• Ellery 
• Evelyn 
• Edyth
• Elyza
• Ebony 
• Enya
• Erys
• Eryn 
• Elanah

Great middle names for Erykah and their meanings:

• Aiza (noble, honorable, cliff, rock)
• Bernadine (strong, courageous, brave as a bear)
• Cataleya (orchid flower)
• Dawn (sunrise, advent, daybreak)
• Dionne (follower of Dionysus, child of heaven)
• Hiroko (prosperous child)
• Ivanka (God is gracious)
• Nalani (heavens, skies)
• Paige (attendant)
• Sharmaine (delight, charm)
• Sydney (wide meadow)
• Valerie (strong, healthy, valorous)
• Wynter (coldest season)

Famous people with the name Erykah:

• Erykah Badu (singer)
• Erykah Chatman (model)
• Erykah Hall (actress)
• Erykah Lovett (volleyball player)
• Erykah Morris (cinematographer)
• Erykah Russel (basketball player)
• Erykah Kirkstein Zastrow (actress)

Erykah in popular culture:

• Erykah (character in Chasing Destiny by Eric Jerome Dickey)
• Erykah (character in Crawling Toward the Light by Clay Walker)